2026-09-25T00:46:00+01:00https://marinefinds.org.uk/romancoins/personifications/named/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/romancoins/personifications/named/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/romancoins/personifications/named6Sol InvictusSol InvictusSol<p>Sol was the sun-god. He is identified by his ‘radiate crown’ (crown of sun-rays) and by a globe or whip. Alternatively he is shown raising his hand towards the heavens or charging through the sky in his chariot. </p><p>Sol rarely appears on coins before the 3rd century AD, but thereafter is one of the most common subjects until the time of Constantine the Great (AD 306-337). He is often given the titles Comes (‘Companion’), Invictus (‘Unconquered’) and Oriens (referring to the eastern or rising sun).</p>Sol.jpg2005-01-16 23:24:04godRadiate crownGlobe or whipChariot in sky00000-00-00 00:00:000